29. Breast Health is Health w/ Dr. Jenn Simmons
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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a leading Integrative Oncologist and former breast cancer surgeon, to discuss crucial aspects of breast health. Dr. Jenn is changing the narrative on how we screen, diagnose, and treat breast cancer.
We dive into the prevalence of breast cancer in the U.S., the most effective screening methods, and her thoughts on the annual mammogram debate. Dr. Jenn also addresses the impact of breast cancer treatments on heart health, the role of hormones like estrogen in cancer development, and whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe after a breast cancer diagnosis.
This conversation is packed with essential information every woman should know. Tune in to learn from Dr. Jenn’s expertise and gain valuable insights into protecting your breast health.
In this episode, we covered:
- Breast cancer prevalence in the US
- Should you fear breast cancer?
- Heart disease – the #1 killer of women
- How should we be screening for breast cancer
- Should women have mammograms?
- Negative impact of breast cancer treatments
- Does estrogen cause breast cancer?
- What does ER (estrogen receptor) or PR (progesterone receptor) positive mean?
- Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) safe to use after breast cancer?
Dr. Jenn Simmons:
Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia’s first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. This personal journey led her to create Real Health MD in 2019, a practice dedicated to holistic healing for breast cancer. It integrates conventional wisdom with root cause medicine and the drivers of health: nutrition, lifestyle changes, detoxification, and stress management. Dr. Jenn’s innovative approach doesn’t stop there.
As the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging, she is establishing safe imaging centers across the nation, armed with revolutionary technology that promises to redefine breast cancer screening. This technology is not only fast and safe but also comfortable, affordable, radiation-free, and boasts 40 times the resolution of MRI. It has received FDA clearance, signaling a new era in breast health and breast cancer screening.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Jenn’s Book: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Work with Dr. Jenn: https://www.realhealthmd.com/work-with-us/
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn Podcast: https://www.realhealthmd.com/podcast/
PerfeQTion Imaging: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/
Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women’s Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.
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